Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper's destructive power
Tropical Cyclone Jasper is heading for far north Queensland and is predicted to unleash widespread destruction with the loss of power, water and...
Possible cyclone on way for Far North Queensland
'High chance' of tropical cyclone developing over Far North Queensland
‘Our destination is ready’: Major international flights locked in
Thousands of Chinese visitors will experience Far North Queensland’s unrivalled natural splendour as part of a new deal that brings a major...
‘An enormous issue’: Mothers can’t have a baby privately delivered in far north Qld
Sky News Investigations Reporter Jonathan Lea says Queensland is facing a serious problem where mothers are not able to have a baby privately...
‘I feel very honoured’: Far North’s most influential person revealed as voted by you
A prominent Queensland politician has outlined her plans for the future of the region after being crowned the most influential person in Far North...
Australian town Karumba, Queensland plagued by 1000 drowned rats a day
Each day at least 1000 dead rats are removed from boat ramps at a town in Far North Queensland. The “big hairy fellas” began arriving at the...
Why millions and millions of 'cannibal rats' are descending on picturesque fishing town in Queensland
A fishing town in far north Queensland has been overrun by cannibal rats - which sounds bad enough, but now the rodents are dying, leaving behind a...
‘Revenue raking’: Small town speed blitz nabs $300k in three months
A controversial Far North Queensland speed camera blitz which left locals with multiple fines at once, losing their licenses and in thousands of...
Investigations launched after man dies on snorkel trip
A 71-year-old man has died while on a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling trip in far north Queensland, prompting a number of investigations.
Search suspended for radio show host in 'croc country'
An extensive land and air search for a former Sydney radio host who went missing in a far north Queensland crocodile habitat has been suspended.
WWII bombs found in state forest in routine patrol
Three 80-year-old bombs from World War II have been safely detonated in a far north Queensland forest after being discovered by rangers in a...
Man to face court over more than 200 child offences
Police have charged a man in far north Queensland with more than 200 additional child sex offences following his recent arrest.
‘Child eating zombies’: FNQ’s spookiest Halloween costume revealed
A first time Halloween participant who had to make last minute costume change to match her dog, has been voted as having Far North Queensland’s...
Search underway for former radio host missing in Far North Queensland
A search is underway for a fisherman and former radio host Roman Butchaski after he went missing from a Far North Queensland river.
Heatwave could hit in north as fire triggers alerts
A fire has triggered alerts in far north Queensland which could be set to endure heatwave conditions, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Inside the home tipped to smash price record
A majestic acreage property just 12km from Cairns Airport is tipped to set a new price record for Far North Queensland.
Rare lizard feared extinct found in Far North Queensland
Dr Andrew Amey and his team have rediscovered a native skink thought to be lost to extinction. Credit: James Cook University/ Conrad Hoskin.
Far North businesses battle on as Optus outage impacts sales
Small businesses across Far North Queensland have resorted to IOUs and legal tender as a national Optus outage left the retail and hospitality...
Innisfail boat fire: Body found after fire destroys craft in far north Qld
The body of a man has been found after a fire in far north Queensland destroyed his boat.
Body found after fire destroys boat in far north Qld
The body of a man has been found after his boat was destroyed by a fire in far north Queensland.
Rain helps alleviate conditions for Queensland firefighters
There are approximately 52 fires that continue to burn across Queensland as rain in the South East and South West has helped to alleviate...
Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy
A jury has found two men guilty of planning to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into a remote town in far north Queensland.
Ranked: Far North Queensland's top 10 most influential people
From NBL coaches, to tourism masterminds, and hospital, council and airport CEOs — here are the top 10 most influential people in the Far North.
Vote now: Far North Queensland's best Halloween costumes
From creepy clowns and nuns to spider-man, and carefully crafted mastherpieces — here are the best Halloween costumes across Far North Queensland....
Ranked: Far North Queensland's most influential people, 25 – 11
As we approach the business end of the Cairns Post's list of most influential people in the Far North, these are the people who have had the...
Help arrives for fatigued Queensland firefighters
A hospital almost had to be evacuated after bushfires flared in far north Queensland as interstate crews arrived to provide welcome relief.
Ranked: Far North Queensland's most influential people, 50–26
A top cop, real estate tycoons and some of the largest private employers in the region – these are the most influential people in the Far North...
Named: Our most influential people, 100–76
Business giants, Indigenous leaders and the voices of radio have made the third round of Far North Queensland's most influential people, 100-76.
Tropical ‘treehouse' designed to look like a ship
Set among a lush, tropical jungle in the heart of Brighton, this resort-style home with its own garden “wellness centre” wouldn't look out of place...
Far North Queensland’s 150 most influential people, part one
A diverse group of people have proven influential in Far North Queensland over the past 18 months.